Karly Wood
This article provides to the point guide to fixing the blue border issue on your Apple Watch face. It lists solutions including checking accessibility settings (Handoff Gestures), restarting the watch, updating WatchOS, checking for Water Lock, and performing a reset. Follow these steps to resolve the issue effectively.
- Turn off Handoff Gestures
- Check Accessibility Settings
- Restart Your Apple Watch
- Update WatchOS
- Check for Water Lock
- Reset Your Apple Watch
Solutions in the Table
| Solution | Steps |
|---|---|
| Turn off Hand Gestures | Press the digital crown button to move to the Home screen, Settings gear icon > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch > Hand Gestures > Turn off the Toggle Hand Gestures. |
| Check Accessibility Settings | Go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Screen Curtain. Make sure it is turned off. |
| Restart Your Apple Watch | Press and hold the side button, Tap on Power off button at top right corner > then drag the Power Off slider. Press and hold again to restart. |
| Update WatchOS | Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Install any available updates. |
| Check for Water Lock | Swipe up to open Control Center – Press side button, check if Water Lock is enabled (water droplet icon). |
| Reset Your Apple Watch | Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Restore from backup if needed. |
Conclusion
A blue border around the Apple Watch face can be resolved by checking the accessibility settings, restarting the device, updating to the latest watchOS, ensuring Water Lock is off, or resetting the watch.
